In this episode of The David Green Show, host David Green and guest Christian Bachelder discuss the critical importance of homeowners insurance and the responsibilities of lenders in managing insurance payments. They explore a real-life case of a Houston couple who faced devastating losses due to their lender's failure to pay for their insurance during Hurricane Barrel. The conversation emphasizes the need for real estate investors to actively manage their insurance and tax payments to avoid sim...
Mar 17, 2025•8 min
Summary In this episode of Real Talk Real Estate, David Green discusses various topics related to building wealth through real estate. He addresses recent economic changes affecting the real estate market, shares insights on personal finance, and answers listener questions about equity, house hacking, and VA loans. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding market trends and making informed financial decisions in real estate investment. In this conversation, the speaker discusse...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr
Summary In this episode of Mortgage Monday, David Green and Christian Basholder discuss the current state of the lending market, economic concerns, and the impact of layoffs on the housing market. They explore the potential resurgence of manufacturing jobs due to tariffs and the importance of trade schools in shaping the future workforce. The conversation emphasizes the need for a balanced job market and the opportunities that may arise in real estate as the economy shifts. Chapters 00:00 Introd...
Mar 10, 2025•26 min
In this episode of the David Greene Show, host David Greene and guest Tommy Loretz discuss the challenges and lessons learned from real estate auctions, particularly focusing on nightmare deals. Tommy shares his experiences with multiple properties he acquired through auctions, detailing the unexpected issues he faced, including miscommunication about property parcels, flooding, squatters, and properties that had been demolished. The conversation emphasizes the importance of thorough research, u...
Feb 13, 2025•38 min
In this episode of the David Greene Show, Tedman Cheng shares his experiences with two challenging real estate flips. The conversation delves into the lessons learned from mistakes made during the investment process, including market analysis, contractor issues, and the importance of maintaining a steady income while investing. Tedman emphasizes the need for awareness of market conditions and the emotional toll of real estate investing, offering encouragement to those facing similar challenges. ...
Feb 06, 2025•36 min
In this episode of Real Talk Real Estate, David Greene shares his tumultuous journey through the real estate market, detailing a series of challenges including a significant property fraud incident in Miami, the complexities of navigating a 1031 exchange, and the unexpected transition to short-term rental investments. He discusses the pitfalls of property management, the struggles with city regulations, and the financial turmoil that ensued, emphasizing the importance of resilience and strategic...
Jan 30, 2025•46 min
Landon Chase, a top real estate agent in Arizona, shares his journey from selling cars to becoming a successful agent. He emphasizes the importance of integrity, caring for clients, and having a deep understanding of real estate. Landon believes that treating every client like a luxury client and going the extra mile is crucial for building a strong reputation and generating referrals. He also discusses the significance of being involved in specific communities and investing in relationships. La...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 18 min
n this episode of Mortgage Monday, David Greene and Christian Basilder discuss the significant changes in the real estate landscape following the Sitzer Burnett case against the National Association of Realtors (NAR). They delve into the implications of the case, the resulting settlement, and how these changes affect homebuyers and real estate agents alike. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by buyers in a market with rising costs and the necessity of understanding new regulations ...
Jan 21, 2025•31 min
In this conversation, David Greene and Ryan Pineda discuss the journey of building wealth through real estate, emphasizing the importance of taking action, embracing failure, and continuously improving skills. They explore the competitive nature of life and the role of self-awareness in achieving success. The discussion also touches on the influence of social media and the changing landscape of real estate education, highlighting the need for trust and authenticity in the industry. In this conve...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 10 min
In today's Real Talk Real Estate episode, David reviews real estate investment strategies, answers community questions, and offers practical advice. Topics include different loan products, selling versus renting, rehab questions, how to find a down payment for a new property and more. 00:00 Welcome 00:30 Show Overview and Topics 01:13 01:31 Question 1: Family Owner Financing Deal 05:09 Question 2: Sell or Rent 09:42 Question 3: Commercial Property with Fire Damage 19:16: Performance Property Man...
Jan 09, 2025•58 min
In today's Mortgage Monday, we delve into how to get into real estate with low money down, analyze the viability of the BRRRR method, and explore investment strategies in today's market. Join David Greene and Christian Bachelder as they break down real case studies, discuss numbers, loan programs, and interest rates for both primary residences and investment properties. Learn about various loan options, the power of DSCR loans, and how to effectively use bridge financing. Don't miss this compreh...
Jan 06, 2025•59 min
Don’t know how to invest in RE? Don’t have money? Don’t have experience? Just find a partner who does! Many wanting to get into RE as inexperienced newbies found a partner to jump into the waters of the unknown with-only to find themselves drowning. When you need to get out of a bad partnership but don’t know where to start, it can feel overwhelming. Today’s guest Elijah Underwood specializes in protecting the interests of those looking to terminate a partnership and get equity out of a deal. Yo...
Dec 31, 2024•32 min
20-year Marine Corp vet Adam Whitney has seen active combat, taken fire, and even mortar rounds in his military career-and was still ambushed by this nightmare deal. What appeared to be a simple, chunky off market opportunity with tons of meat on the bone ended up a deal that had more and more go wrong the longer he owned it. From the simple nick of a septic tank during the rehab to a broken boat dock and weathered sea wall, this canal-front property in an area with very high demand spiraled int...
Dec 31, 2024•32 min
Nightmare Deal Series! In today’s show, I interview Chelsea Kopacz who shares her nightmare deal and the details that went into it. Chelsea stepped into her first RE deal through OOS investing in the Indianapolis area. The plan was to BRRRR a cheap out-of-state property, start a portfolio, learn a little bit, and keep the momentum going with the next one. Introduced to a wholesaler who also connected her with a lender, things started off well before they turned south. Using the information in my...
Dec 19, 2024•46 min
Join me as I break down today’s guest’s house hack remodel and give advice on how to scale a portfolio using the sneaky rental strategy (the topic of my next book)! Garret Dion is a construction worker who found himself a house hack ON THE MLS and did the work himself, effectively renovating two units for a total of $15k. Garett was able to cut his housing expense by half while adding equity to a house he lives in, while setting himself up to move out when he finds the next deal and complete the...
Dec 17, 2024•49 min
David Greene and Christian Bachelor talk about mortgage rate fluctuations, the impact of economic policies on rates, and practical tips to secure a better deal. They explore the importance of understanding credit rescore, the ideal down payment, and how to shop for the best rates. Additionally, they discuss the unique 'Fusion Product' offered by The One Brokerage that can significantly lower your rates. Tune in for expert advice, in-depth discussions, and actionable strategies to enhance your re...
Dec 16, 2024•43 min
In today’ deal analysis, Ethan Board brings me his major rehab situation and the various options available to him. We discuss how he spent $85,000 on a remodel, whether he should sell or refinance, and the best way to capitalize on the equity he is creating with each successive BRRRR. Ethan shares details on the portfolio he is creating as well as the challenges he’s facing in doing so and we go over various strategies that will help him make the most of his opportunities. Using strategies out o...
Dec 10, 2024•41 min
Welcome to another episode of Mortgage Monday. This week, we dive deep into the rising conforming loan limits and what that means for borrowers. We also discuss the potential for interest rates hitting 5% and the implications of current mortgage rates. Hear client success stories, including a remarkable BRRRR deal and insights on using The One Brokerage's fusion product to save money. To top it off, we analyze how the housing crisis could influence Donald Trump's policies. Don't miss this inform...
Dec 09, 2024•27 min
In this Nightmare Deals episode of Real Talk Real Estate, Janelle and Don Carlson open up about the first two deals they bought to start their investing career-and how they lost money in both. Janelle shares how she invested in a deal her personal mentor and RE broker put together, trusting him to look out for her and take care of her, only to find he outright stole her entire investment, sold the house, and never paid her a dime-all while driving a rolls royce, wearing a rolex, and flying in a ...
Dec 05, 2024•33 min
In today's Real Talk Real Estate episode, David reviews real estate investment strategies, answers community questions, and offers practical advice. Topics include DIY vs. subcontracting for property rehab, deciding on types of property loans, and debating whether to sell or hold investments in light of today's market conditions. David also delves into issues like accounting irregularities with property managers, the impact of rising competition, and President Trump's potential impact on the hou...
Dec 03, 2024•48 min
Welcome to Mortgage Monday on The David Greene Show! In today's episode, David and Christian tackle one of the most commonly asked questions in real estate investing: 'Should you put your house in an LLC?' They break down how this decision affects financing, the pros and cons of owning property under an LLC. Contact Christian: [email protected] @theonebroker www.TheOneBrokerage.com Follow David: @DavidGreene DavidGreene24.com RealTalkRealEstate.com Podcast-The David Greene Show Spoti...
Dec 02, 2024•19 min
What started off as “passive income” quickly became an absolute nightmare when today’s guest, Sokha Ngov, partnered with “experienced” flippers in exchange for 50% of the flip profits. Part of the “Nightmare Deals” series, today’s episode tells the horror story of a contractor taking money and not completing work, then used cheap, shoddy materials when they finally did. The JV partners involved in the deal stole money intended for the project and were forced off title through a lengthy legal pro...
Nov 26, 2024•49 min
Another nightmare deal you have to hear about! What was supposed to be “passive income” through a triple net assisted living facility turned into anything but as Keith Filarsky bought two properties with seller financing and attempted to lease them out to businesses providing health care to the residents. Things quickly turned south when his tenant lost their license, stole money, and disappeared into the night-leaving keith with expensive vacancy and no way to find a new tenant quickly enough t...
Nov 19, 2024•40 min
Ever wondered what a seven figure deal looks like? On today’s show I interview Dawson Criddle, a wholesaler/flipper who landed a million dollar deal worth 2.2 mil! We analyze the deal and review if he should keep it, BRRRR it, or sell it-and what each option would look like. The property has foundation issues and a rehab that is very reasonable, and we cover the numbers for everything. If you’ve ever wanted to be a fly on the wall and see what real estate looks like behind the curtain, download ...
Nov 14, 2024•36 min
STORE CASH, BUILD WEALTH, BUY WISE Welcome to Real Talk Real Estate! In this episode, we tackle pressing questions from the best real estate community in the world. Topics include: focusing on one vs. multiple real estate ventures, moving equity from one market to another, saving money before buying property, and an update on David's new projects like Coast to Coast Real Estate and the soon-to-launch website RealTalkRealEstate.com. We also cover real estate market dynamics, how to handle financi...
Nov 12, 2024•42 min
*Video Available On YouTube And Spotify!* In this episode, David provides an in-depth walkthrough of a property he recently purchased in Oklahoma. He begins with an overview of the house—a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with 1,260 square feet—and discusses how he found the property through a wholesale deal. David explains the BRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) and emphasizes that the goal is not always to extract 100% of the capital but to leave less money in the property than i...
Nov 05, 2024•25 min
Can’t make a deal work? Just do sub-to! Or maybe, sub-don’t. In today’s show, guest Tanner Litchfield gets raw and transparent about the deal he bought that lost him $200,000 he was helpless to stop. From an alcoholic home seller who stole his money to a RE attorneys that offered absolutely no help, Tanner’s story will both horrify and fascinate you. Tanner shares what he felt and thought when he first saw the deal, how creative finance was marketed to him, and what he wishes he knew before this...
Oct 31, 2024•46 min
Welcome to The David Greene Show, where we go behind the scenes of the real estate world! In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into three hot topics that every investor needs to understand: Inflation & Interest Rates – What’s happening in the market, and how do rising costs and rates impact your investments? Out-of-State Investing – Tips for expanding beyond your backyard and managing properties remotely. When Partnerships Go South – Hear real-life stories and advice on how to handle tough ...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min
This episode is packed with listener questions covering everything from starting in real estate with no capital to house hacking strategies. David tackles real-world scenarios, like how to transition from a 9-5 to real estate, strategies for financing your first property, and equity splits with cash partners. Highlights: How to break into real estate without capital or time House hacking strategies and how long you need to live in a property Equity splits with cash partners – what you need to kn...
Oct 28, 2024•49 min
Multi family bloodbath! Commercial investors know, but if you focus on residential real estate, you likely have NO idea how bad it is in the multi-family and triple net space-until you watch today’s show. Andrew Cushman, my friend and investing partner, pull back the curtain and share what’s going on in the multi-family space and why people are losing so much money but nobody is talking about. In todays’ show we break down how to understand how commercial property is valued, what terms like NOI ...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 13 min
